Articles
This article will describe several methods by which the Japanese joined higher and lower carbon steels into their blades.
19th-century ethnographers noticed that they had no iron production and relied solely on trade for articles like knives and swords. However, archaeologists found iron working facilities in 1988 and 1990.
Translation of a page from Qing regulations that describes the production of the Qing military rattan shield.
Translation from the 1908 Dutch language article by Louis Constant Westenenk.
Using X-ray fluorescence and radiocarbon dating.
In this article, we will zoom into a shortsword or dagger that was obtained from the Jinchuan campaigns of 1747-1749 and 1771-1776.
Dutch masters' fascination with exotic Asian wares shown in a series of paintings.
From an 1812 text regarding the manufacture of Qing military equipment.
A glossary of the terminology of the Burmese dha and related items.
A historical glossary of terminology of this iconic Nepalese knife.
Sri Lankan craftsmen used methods of applying decorative lacquer that did not involve a brush to great effect.
A glossary of terminology regarding the Manchu style bow that was in common use during the Qing dynasty.